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All Fours by Miranda July
All Fours by Miranda July
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All Fours: A Novel
by Miranda July
A National Book Award Finalist and New York Times Top Ten Book of the Year
ROAD TRIP REINVENTED
An irreverently sexy, deeply human exploration of a midlife awakening that upends every expectation of female desire and domestic life.
Extended Synopsis
In All Fours, acclaimed author and filmmaker Miranda July delivers a brilliant, boundary-pushing narrative about a woman who radically upends her life. The premise begins simply: a semi-famous forty-five-year-old artist announces her plan to drive cross-country from Los Angeles to New York. However, just thirty minutes after leaving her husband and child behind, she spontaneously exits the freeway, checks into a nondescript motel, and completely abandons her itinerary for an entirely different kind of journey.
What unfolds is a hilarious, tender, and frankly astonishing reinvention of romantic and domestic existence. July utilizes her signature wry voice and perfect comic timing to excavate societal beliefs regarding how life should be lived as a woman. Part absurd entertainment and part profound philosophical inquiry, the novel explores an unabashed curiosity about human intimacy. All Fours hijacks the familiar midlife crisis trope and transforms it into something thrillingly alive, sparking a whisper network among readers fantasizing about their own definitions of freedom.
Author Biography
Miranda July is an acclaimed filmmaker, artist, and writer known for her deeply original voice across multiple mediums. Her previous works of fiction and her award-winning films have cemented her reputation as a singular observer of human vulnerability, awkwardness, and connection. With All Fours, she continues to push the boundaries of contemporary literary fiction.
Reader Targeting
- Contemporary Literary Fiction Fans: Readers seeking bold, original narratives with a mix of dark humor and profound emotional insight.
- Women Navigating Midlife: Individuals interested in honest, unconventional explorations of marriage, motherhood, and personal awakening.
- Book Club Members: Groups looking for highly conversational, thought-provoking texts that challenge societal norms regarding female desire.
Accolades & Awards
- National Book Award Finalist.
- Named a New York Times Top Ten Book of the Year and a Washington Post Notable Book of the Year.
- Selected as a Best Book of the Year by Time Magazine, NPR, The New Yorker, Vogue, Financial Times, Oprah Daily, Vulture, and Vox.
Product Specifications
| ISBN-13: | 9780593190265 |
| ISBN-10: | 0593190262 |
| LCCN: | 2023026558 |
| Publisher: | Penguin |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Publication Date: | 2024-05-14 |
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